White_Male_Canada
02-15-2007, 01:27 AM
Will Al be as successful as he was in radio:
Franken jumps into Senate race
The comedian turned politician will bring controversy and a show business spotlight to Minnesota's Senate race.
Comedian, author and liberal talk-show host Al Franken declared his candidacy Wednesday for the Minnesota U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman, ensuring that the 2008 race will be more entertaining than usual and more closely followed by the national media.
Franken at the opening of his statement confronted the central question he will face in the early going -- whether a life-long comic should be taken seriously.
http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1002254.html
Answer : No
Franken jumps into Senate race
The comedian turned politician will bring controversy and a show business spotlight to Minnesota's Senate race.
Comedian, author and liberal talk-show host Al Franken declared his candidacy Wednesday for the Minnesota U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman, ensuring that the 2008 race will be more entertaining than usual and more closely followed by the national media.
Franken at the opening of his statement confronted the central question he will face in the early going -- whether a life-long comic should be taken seriously.
http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1002254.html
Answer : No